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L.A. Times Article on CHP Vehicles
For three decades, the California Highway Patrol has used the Ford Crown Victoria sedan as its primary patrol vehicle. In 2013, the CHP switched to Ford’s Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility. The “PUV” sports new safety and handling features and … Continue reading
Massive L.A. Fire Destroys Partially Built Apartment Complex
Over 250 LAFD personnel battled a massive fire at a partially built apartment complex in Downtown Los Angeles early Monday morning. Flames and smoke from the blaze could be seen for miles. The blaze also caused officials to partially close the 101 … Continue reading
Obama and Biden to Both Visit LA This Week
Heads up to everyone who likes to monitor special events. This week we’ll see separate visits from both the President and Vice President giving us opportunities to monitor some tactical frequencies and messing up traffic for those on the West … Continue reading
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Tagged Beverly Hills, CHP, fire, lafd, lapd, lasd, LAX, Motorcade, police, President, sheriff, TFR, Vice President
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Video: California Highway Patrol Cars on Jay Leno’s Garage
CHP Captain Matt Guthrie and former commissioner Spike Helmick stop by Jay Leno’s Garage with five of the finest cop cars of the last 40 years – and the brand new Ford Explorer that will be hitting California highways soon. … Continue reading
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Tagged California, California highway patrol, CHP, Crown Vic, Ford, Jay Leno
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Ford Police Interceptor Utility is CHP’s Next Cruiser
With the legendary Ford Crown Victoria-based Police Interceptor no longer in production, it’s no surprise that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has been searching for an all-new vehicle to replenish its fleet. What is surprising is the vehicle the CHP … Continue reading
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Tagged Car, CHP, Crown Victoria, Cruiser, Explorer, Ford, Interceptor, police
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CHP Guardian Units
Security outside the Hancock Park home where Obama was holding a fundraiser Monday evening. It takes a few CHP motors (Guardian Units) to secure the motorcade when the Prez is in town. Credit: Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times
CHP Mobile Command Center Communicates Every Which Way But Smoke Signal
There’s a lot that can go wrong on California’s 15,181 miles of highway. When major catastrophes strike and an immediate, large-scale, coordinated response from multiple agencies is needed, the California Highway Patrol calls on its fleet of Incident Command Vehicles—the … Continue reading
CHP Reported Using 700 MHz Extenders in OC
In an email posted on the OrangeCountyScan Yahoo Group today, it was reported that the CHP is now using a 700 MHz extender frequency in Orange County. The vehicle repeater is on 769.4375 NAC DB2. The poster, calif4nian, also reported … Continue reading
